Tusnel-HC Liquid

Tusnel-HC Liquid is used for:

Relieving runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tusnel-HC Liquid is an antihistamine, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms, such as watery eyes and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex, which reduces a dry cough. The expectorant works by thinning mucus (phlegm) in the lungs and making it less sticky and easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion by making coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Tusnel-HC Liquid if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Tusnel-HC Liquid or any other codeine-
or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine)

you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tusnel-HC Liquid:

Some medical conditions may interact with Tusnel-HC Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any
prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, heart blood vessel problems, or other heart problems

if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor);
high blood pressure; diabetes; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your bladder, stomach, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; or an overactive thyroid

if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus

if you have or recently have had any head or brain injury, brain tumor, increased pressure in the brain, infection of the brain or nervous system, epilepsy, or seizures

if
you have a history of stomach problems (eg, ulcers), bowel problems
(eg, chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowel), or gallbladder problems
(eg, gallstones), or if you have had recent abdominal surgery

if you have a history of alcohol or substance abuse or suicidal thoughts or behavior

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tusnel-HC Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Furazolidone, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Tusnel-HC Liquid"s side effects

Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Tusnel-HC Liquid

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tusnel-HC Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Tusnel-HC Liquid:

Use Tusnel-HC Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Tusnel-HC Liquid by mouth with or without food.

Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.

If you miss a dose of Tusnel-HC Liquid, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tusnel-HC Liquid.

Important safety information:

This
medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tusnel-HC Liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Tusnel-HC Liquid without checking with your doctor.

Tusnel-HC Liquid has brompheniramine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has brompheniramine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.

Tusnel-HC Liquid may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this
medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.

Tusnel-HC Liquid may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Tusnel-HC Liquid for a few days before the tests.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tusnel-HC Liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

Use Tusnel-HC Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

Caution is advised when using Tusnel-HC Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tusnel-HC Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Tusnel-HC Liquid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tusnel-HC Liquid.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Tusnel-HC Liquid may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Tusnel-HC Liquid stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Tusnel-HC Liquid. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
(1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Store Tusnel-HC Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tusnel-HC Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Tusnel-HC Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Tusnel-HC Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tusnel-HC Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.